Senior Material Handling (Mechanical) Engineer in Vancouver, British Columbia

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description:

Fluor is one of Canada’s top employers and recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industries. Our focus on innovation and providing cost effective technology based solutions to address our client’s needs is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals.

The Material Handling group of Fluor’s Mining and Metals business line is involved in all aspects of design and mechanical engineering of large scale belt conveyors, crushing and screening stations, bulk material storage and reclaim solutions, and ship and rail loading and unloading facilities for the mining industry. The successful candidate will lead mechanical engineers and CAD designers and be responsible for creating a suitable facility which may encompass some or all of the above scopes to support clients’ Projects. This position will require understanding of bulk material handling, advanced knowledge of conveyor circuit design, and experience in studies and detailed engineering projects.

Some responsibilities and tasks are as follows:

• Develop material handling design of crushing and screening facilities – select and size equipment

• Size storage stockpiles and bins and design reclaim arrangements

• Design conveyors including performing conveyor calculations and deciding drive and take-up details

• Develop and review various material handling equipment specifications, including material handling design criteria

• Review and approve vendor lists, prepare quotation requests/bid tabulations/purchase orders and review substitutions for technical acceptability

• Lead the review effort for vendor equipment documentation for purchased equipment

• Be accountable for discipline engineering budget, schedule and quality for all phases of projects

• Author trade off study reports which compare technical and commercial aspects culminating in recommendation of an option

• Participate in people development through mentoring and coaching.

• Other duties as assigned

Job ID: 149015BR

City: Vancouver

State: British Columbia

Country: Canada

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.